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Cozy and Unique: Handcrafted Cottage nestled in the Redwoods
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 500 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2-4
Welcome to The Cottage on Creekside Commons. This secluded getaway offers the best of both worlds: a beautiful, rural setting with an easy 10 minute drive (or 30 minute scenic bike ride) to both downtown Eureka and downtown Arcata.
Creekside Commons is a beautiful jointly owned five acre retreat in the heart of the redwoods. Our goals include eliminating boundaries and pursuing common goals when possible. One goal we have in common is to be able to provide a healing and restful retreat for our guests. Whether you choose to stay at the Cottage or the Cabin we hope your stay with us is rejuvenating and adventuresome.
The Cottage is a cozy and clean 1-bedroom retreat with handcrafted and artistic touches throughout. The sitting room can easily be turned into a second private bedroom for an additional two guests. Step outside the backdoor and into an enchanted redwood grove, enjoy fresh vegetables from our organic garden, luxuriate in the outdoor bath or spend an evening by the fire pit.
We are excited to be able to offer an on site massage therapist. Ryan Knotts has 9 years experience as a massage therapist and is trained in many massage/bodywork modalities including:
Swedish techniques for those who want a relaxing massage that increases circulation and decreases stress, deep tissue/ therapeutic body work for those who have specific ailments, clothed body work and energy massage for those who prefer a stretching style or Reiki style massage and acupressure for those who prefer pressure point and meridian therapy. His focus is on listening to the body and breath, and finding ways to work with the client to exact real change in the muscles and overall health.
There's plenty to see and do in the area. Enjoy events such as the Kinetic Sculpture Race, North Country Fair, Film Festivals and weekly farmer's markets. Humboldt county has multiple wine tasting rooms and craft beers. Live music and theatre are cornerstones of Humboldt county culture. For the outdoor adventurer, enjoy the majestic redwood forests, guided birdwatching tours, miles of coastal beaches and sunny days at inland rivers.
About Tanya E Bullwinkle
The oldest among us has lived on this land for 25 years, the youngest among us is 3 and 3/4 years old. We love it here. This is a very special piece of land.
Tanya E Bullwinkle purchased this cottage in 2010
Guestbook comments from the owner
Thank you so much for such an splendid stay! We fell in love with the cottage. We adored the outdoor tub, the fireplace, and the view from the backdoor. Tanya and Calder, thanks for sharing this with us.
Amenities
Garfield Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 500 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 4
- Parties/events not allowed
- Non smoking only
- Rural ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Fireplace
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
-
Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
- Main bedroom has 1 queen bed. Sitting room has full size futon bed.
- Books
- Games
- Music Library
- Stereo
- Toys
- Bicycles ...
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- 2 bicycles
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Massage
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- winery tours
- zoo
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
- pier fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.7/5 -
(36 traveler reviews)
Quiet getaway surrounded by redwoods...
The cottage was great! The area is so beautiful, I loved that we were feet away from amazing redwood trees. There's also a pretty little garden in the area. The dogs were a nice bonus. :-D
Wonderful little cottage
It provided a perfect base to explore the coast for a few days. Nice and quiet with a great kitchen.
lovely!
we were here for 3 nights & we could have mistaken it for our new home! the property is lush & beautiful! our last night we picked
cups of blackberries and made a cobbler to share with the tenants and other renters in Creekside Commons! Would definitely visit again. Thank you so much to Tanya & the Creekside Commons family for our amazing stay!
Not so much
We had an issue with the exterior of home being covered in spider webs/nests. The exterior does not look like the pictures shown and the owner said they do not spray for bugs. The inside was mostly clean and we only had to address about 5 spiders inside in 2 days. We would not stay again as it was like a old mostly updated cabin with neighbors. I have never been one to go camping in a subdivision. Backyard was private and fun for kids. Its 40 minutes to the Redwood National Forest from property. Shower needed re-caulking.
Cozy and unique is right!
We greatly enjoyed our time at the cottage. The setting was bucolic and charming and the cottage itself was quite cozy, with interesting woodwork, large windows and a nice little fire. It felt very comfortable and was well situated for exploring the region, being pretty much equidistant from the Humboldt Redwoods Park (Avenue of the Giants) and the Redwoods Park. Eureka itself was a very charming town with lots of interesting little shops.
A very special place
We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay. Everyone on the property (Tanya, Calder, John, and Janet) were gracious and helpful hosts. They answered all of our questions about the area and gave us the scoop on the best places to visit. Connecting with Calder over our shared passion for mushroom hunting and cultivation was an added bonus.
If you are looking for a run of the mill place to stay, head to Eureka or Arcata. But, if you want to get away from it all and really experience the redwoods and the beauty of this area, stay here. You will find Redwoods out your bedroom window, a nicely maintained cozy cottage with handcrafted appointments, solitude (no TV, nice selection of books, great Internet connection), chemical free cleaning practices, real stainless steel cookware (no old skillets with flaking Teflon here), and an extra comfy bed with a down duvet.
You will be away from it all but in a great location to experience everything! Thanks for sharing this magical place.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Pet Fee | $25 |
There is an additional fee for the use of the sitting room as a second bedroom ($15/night for the use of the second bedroom).
High season rates apply to holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
Pets negotiable with $25 pet fee. Please contact owner.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
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